IU faces public scrutiny over the historical accuracy and acting in her drama 'Perfect Crown,' prompting a tearful apology during a fan screening, while also drawing attention for her donation of 300 million KRW on her birthday and her on-screen chemistry with co-star Byeon Woo Seok. Meanwhile, controversy arises from MC Mong's livestream comments involving IU, and a separate legal case sees a malicious commenter sentenced to suspended prison time after appealing a prior ruling.